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Trip from Milltown, NJ to Toms River, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

76.1 mi

123 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Milltown, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Toms River, NJ

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Trip Overview

Spanning 95.6 miles through the Northeast, this trip from Milltown, NJ, to Toms River, NJ, takes approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes to complete. Because the route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $16 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your weekend plans. Since both endpoints are located within New Jersey, you will remain in the Northeast region throughout your journey. Keep in mind that this is a local drive, so plan your schedule around potential traffic rather than long-distance highway travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.1 miles from Milltown, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Marlton Pike 13.2 mi 20m
Veterans Memorial Highway 11.5 mi 14m
NJ 70 East 11.1 mi 15m
NJ 70 8.8 mi 12m
CR 530 7.9 mi 12m
I 295 7.7 mi 9m
Ellis Mill Road 4 mi 7m
Dover Road 3.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Marlton Pike — 13.2 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milltown, NJ and Toms River, NJ.

1

Start on Avis Mill Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Avis Mill Road
2

Turn right onto US 40

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Harding Highway
3

Turn slight left onto CR 619

2.6 mi · 4 min · Glassboro Road
4

Turn left onto NJ 77

2.0 mi · 3 min · Bridgeton Pike
5

Turn right onto CR 641

4.0 mi · 7 min · Ellis Mill Road
6

Continue on CR 641

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Ellis Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
8

Merge onto NJ 55

11 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto NJ 42

1.1 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto Exit 1B

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Exit 1B
Exit 1B Toward I 295 North: Trenton Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 295

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 34A Toward NJ 70 East: Marlton Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto NJ 70

3.0 mi · 3 min · Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70

10 mi · 16 min · Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
15

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

481 ft · 6 sec · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
16

Continue on NJ 70

7.8 mi · 10 min · NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island Use the straight lane.
17

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East

441 ft · 5 sec · NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
18

Continue on NJ 70 East

11 mi · 15 min · NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on NJ 70; CR 530

0.9 mi · 1 min · NJ 70; CR 530
20

Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539

7.9 mi · 12 min · CR 530; CR 539
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left onto CR 530

3.0 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on CR 530

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Dover Road
23

Turn left onto CR 530

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Main Street
24

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166

336 ft · 7 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard
25

Continue on NJ 166

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Main Street
26

Turn right

78 ft · 5 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a 95.6-mile trip without any required stops, you have plenty of flexibility to structure your departure time to avoid peak local traffic. Given the turn-heavy nature of Harding Highway and the surrounding roads, it is wise to map your route thoroughly before starting the engine to avoid missing any turns. You should account for the $16 fuel cost in your travel budget and ensure your tank is topped off before heading out, as local roads may offer fewer refueling options than major interstates. Because the drive is short, you have the advantage of being able to depart in the morning and reach your destination well before lunch. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your benefit by keeping a steady pace and enjoying the rhythm of the local New Jersey scenery.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.1 miles from Milltown, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Milltown, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Milltown, NJ

This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Milltown, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Marlton Pike for about 13.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cheltenham, PA

38 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Croydon, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Milltown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $10 mile 32.6

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

0.1 mi

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

0.3 mi

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $10 mile 32.6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $30 to $40 mile 32.6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 32.6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.5

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

King's Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.6

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18569837760

Visit website

The Olive Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 16.3

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18564686655

Visit website

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 21.8

Deptford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.8

Blackwood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18563025675

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 27.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

Bellmawr Lake

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 21.8

Bellmawr, New Jersey

+18569330554

Visit website

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27.2

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

"Haddy" the Dinosaur Statue

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 27.2

Haddonfield, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16093136648

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 22.7 and 64.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
22.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | Exit 1B

Take the exit onto Exit 1B toward I 295 North: Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B Toward I 295 North: Trenton
7
30.7 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward NJ 70 East: Marlton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 34A Toward NJ 70 East: Marlton
6
34 mi into trip | ~48m in | NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
44.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | NJ 70

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | CR 530; CR 539

Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.62 one way

$25.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.82 $27.64
premium $4.93 $14.76 $29.52
diesel $5.61 $16.80 $33.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.65 $4.87

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Milltown, NJ

Morning in Milltown on Sunday

Local time

8:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Toms River, NJ

Morning in Toms River on Sunday

Local time

8:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Cheltenham, PA

38 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise, as this route relies entirely on regional roads. You will navigate via Harding Highway, Glassboro Road, and Bridgeton Pike, which means your experience will be defined by local intersections rather than high-speed highway stretches. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a slower pace that requires more focus on navigation and maneuvering. The road's personality is distinctly local, keeping you engaged with the changing landscape of southern New Jersey. Since there are no major highways to lean on, stay alert for frequent turns as you transition between these specific local routes.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Marlton Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.7 miles in near Exit 1B.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.7 miles (Exit 1B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Milltown, NJ to Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.

Long Beach Island

44.3 mi in | ~1h 5m | via NJ 70

About the Cities

Arriving in Toms River, NJ

Full guide →

Toms River is the county seat of Ocean County, New Jersey. It is a few miles west of the beaches of the Jersey Shore Region, midway between New York and Philadelphia and a short distance from Atlantic City. Toms River is easy to get to by car as the Garden State Parkway bisects the town, and it is served by express bus service to and from New York City.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 76.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Marlton Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Toms River, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 22.7 miles (Exit 1B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Toms River, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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